Ephesians 6: 10 – 11 - NKJV
(10) "Finally brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
(11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil".
The word "wiles" is defined by Webster as: "to trick or entice somebody into doing or not doing something".
Genghis Khan, "the Barbarian", used a tactic or used his "wiles" to conquer, just as much as he used brute force. One of those tactics was to send spies disguised as ordinary citizens to the city/town/territory that he wanted to conquer. The spy’s job was to infiltrate the society and spread talk or rumors about the terrible and awesome power of Khan. They were effective enough so that the people were stricken with fear or terror, and would not try to defend themselves, surrendering themselves to be slaughtered or enslaved by a brutal and evil tyrant.
You may say that we are too smart and powerful (the USA) to allow such a thing to happen to us. As a matter of fact, we would even step in and try to stop that kind of thing from happening to most countries. Perhaps, the UN and or NATO would not allow such a thing to take place.
Think about this. There's something going on today in this country and around the world that's similar to the tactics used by Khan. A religion exists today that is trying to conquer the world through words and acts of terror. While some say they are peaceful others perform terrible acts, killing others and themselves, all for the sake of this religion. (Not our God) Bombs in Baghdad, London, Spain, America, Yemen, and etc. Threats of nuclear bombs from Iran weigh heavy on the minds of many government leaders. They infiltrate, dilute and divide with fear tactics; confuse with double talk, "we're a peaceful religion... those others are extremists." Yet the common goal is to conquer and bring all people under this religion. Some of our government leaders are almost "shaking in their boots", and are willing to try man's diplomacy to "change their behavior". The only way to see change is to bring Jesus on the scene. He's the only one that can change hearts, not through fear but through love and Holy Spirit power.
As Christians or believers, we should recognize this tactic. We should see it for what it is..."the wiles of the devil", and our formidable and awe-withstanding power is the "armor of God". We stand fast in prayer, believing God, and observe HIS awesome power unfold. Since this "religion" is not of Him, then it cannot stand. Anything that is not of "faith" (in God through Jesus Christ) is sin, period. And, that alone cannot stand against God our Father. It will perish and be destroyed. That is where your faith belongs! Do not cower down to fanatics who are already doomed, lest you go with them. God tells us to put on the whole armor of God, and then STAND! It takes faith to stand... it takes courage to stand… it take trust to stand!!!
1 John 5: 14 - 15
(14) "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
(15) And if we know He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."
God is saying this to you, to us and every believer. You either believe it or you don't. There is no middle road. If God wanted the believer to be conquered by evil, then He would not have given us armor to withstand it. God would not have sent His only Son to die for our sins and to conquer satan on our behalf so we could have eternal life with Him, if he wanted us bow to the devil.
(10) "Finally brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
(11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil".
The word "wiles" is defined by Webster as: "to trick or entice somebody into doing or not doing something".
Genghis Khan, "the Barbarian", used a tactic or used his "wiles" to conquer, just as much as he used brute force. One of those tactics was to send spies disguised as ordinary citizens to the city/town/territory that he wanted to conquer. The spy’s job was to infiltrate the society and spread talk or rumors about the terrible and awesome power of Khan. They were effective enough so that the people were stricken with fear or terror, and would not try to defend themselves, surrendering themselves to be slaughtered or enslaved by a brutal and evil tyrant.
You may say that we are too smart and powerful (the USA) to allow such a thing to happen to us. As a matter of fact, we would even step in and try to stop that kind of thing from happening to most countries. Perhaps, the UN and or NATO would not allow such a thing to take place.
Think about this. There's something going on today in this country and around the world that's similar to the tactics used by Khan. A religion exists today that is trying to conquer the world through words and acts of terror. While some say they are peaceful others perform terrible acts, killing others and themselves, all for the sake of this religion. (Not our God) Bombs in Baghdad, London, Spain, America, Yemen, and etc. Threats of nuclear bombs from Iran weigh heavy on the minds of many government leaders. They infiltrate, dilute and divide with fear tactics; confuse with double talk, "we're a peaceful religion... those others are extremists." Yet the common goal is to conquer and bring all people under this religion. Some of our government leaders are almost "shaking in their boots", and are willing to try man's diplomacy to "change their behavior". The only way to see change is to bring Jesus on the scene. He's the only one that can change hearts, not through fear but through love and Holy Spirit power.
As Christians or believers, we should recognize this tactic. We should see it for what it is..."the wiles of the devil", and our formidable and awe-withstanding power is the "armor of God". We stand fast in prayer, believing God, and observe HIS awesome power unfold. Since this "religion" is not of Him, then it cannot stand. Anything that is not of "faith" (in God through Jesus Christ) is sin, period. And, that alone cannot stand against God our Father. It will perish and be destroyed. That is where your faith belongs! Do not cower down to fanatics who are already doomed, lest you go with them. God tells us to put on the whole armor of God, and then STAND! It takes faith to stand... it takes courage to stand… it take trust to stand!!!
1 John 5: 14 - 15
(14) "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
(15) And if we know He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."
God is saying this to you, to us and every believer. You either believe it or you don't. There is no middle road. If God wanted the believer to be conquered by evil, then He would not have given us armor to withstand it. God would not have sent His only Son to die for our sins and to conquer satan on our behalf so we could have eternal life with Him, if he wanted us bow to the devil.
What is your part in this grand plan of our creator? How do you make sure you don’t fall victim to satan? You have to be born again, filled with the Holy Spirit, and then transformed by the “renewing of your mind” by the Word of God.
The next step is to confess, or better yes “profess” that you are a born again believer and you are saved by faith in Jesus Christ. Begin to realize that God has translated you out of darkness into His marvelous light in Jesus, and that satan has no more power over you. Renewing the mind is not a ”one time” event. It takes constant meditation and study and spoken affirmations over a long period of time, in other words, in is process that takes focus and God’s Holy Spirit.
Then you take a stand. Stand up for Jesus and refuse to be conquered by fearful thoughts, and thoughts of doubt and unbelief. (they come to all of us). Say “no” to tyrants who uses their wiles against you with seducing thoughts of advertising, or promises of fortune and fame. Joy and peace comes sometimes when you have stood your ground and have seen the power of God move… when you know in your spirit that God is with you every moment of the day… He is for you in every endeavor, in your work, in your family. Know that He is in you through the Holy Spirit who brings to you His divine nature (God’s creativity, wisdom, knowledge, understanding). Once you “know” this, satan will have no opening in you that you and God cannot close and seal forever.
Be blessed!!
Then you take a stand. Stand up for Jesus and refuse to be conquered by fearful thoughts, and thoughts of doubt and unbelief. (they come to all of us). Say “no” to tyrants who uses their wiles against you with seducing thoughts of advertising, or promises of fortune and fame. Joy and peace comes sometimes when you have stood your ground and have seen the power of God move… when you know in your spirit that God is with you every moment of the day… He is for you in every endeavor, in your work, in your family. Know that He is in you through the Holy Spirit who brings to you His divine nature (God’s creativity, wisdom, knowledge, understanding). Once you “know” this, satan will have no opening in you that you and God cannot close and seal forever.
Be blessed!!
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